Five ways to beat a rocky market

With the Bank of England warning of more turmoil in the stock market, we offer five investment strategies that will help you ride out further turbulence

Inventors were warned last week to prepare for further stock-market turmoil after the Bank of England said UK shares were "particularly vulnerable" to a downturn.

The warning came in the middle of another rollercoaster week for investors. The FTSE 100 index of Britain's largest companies finished the week 133 points, or 2%, higher at 6,661, reversing big losses on Monday.

Investors were spooked by fears of a sharp slowdown in the US economy, the fall-out from the credit crunch, soaring oil prices and poor company results.

The Bank of England added to the woes with its unexpectedly downbeat report into the state of the British financial system. In its twice-yearly Financial Stability Report, the bank painted a gloomy picture for investors in shares and property.

Many commentators predict the jitters will continue, but most urge investors to stick with shares as between periods of volatility there may be strong rallies